Thalassine Green Longhorn vs Sumac Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thalassine Green Longhorn | Sumac Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloridolum thalassinum | Blepharida rhois |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thalassine Green Longhorn
A beautiful sea-green longhorn beetle found in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra. Its coloration closely mimics lichen-covered bark. Adults are crepuscular and fly at dusk around the canopy of dipterocarp trees.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with its Javan congener until molecular studies confirmed it as a distinct species in 2003.
Sumac Flea Beetle
A relatively large flea beetle with a mottled brown and tan pattern providing excellent camouflage on sumac bark. Despite its size, it retains the powerful jumping ability of flea beetles.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this beetle carry a shield of their own excrement mixed with toxic compounds from their sumac host plant.